How far is Rush Creek, OH from Parma, OH?

The driving distance from Rush Creek, OH to Parma, OH is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.45 mi
02h 25m
Flight
127.64 mi
205.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.45 mi
Kilometers
238.91 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Rush Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rush Creek
2026-04-18T20:27
Arrive Parma
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rush Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Rush Creek
70.4 mi
01h 12m
To Parma
78 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rush Creek and Parma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rush Creek and Parma.

  1. 1

    Start on Marsol Avenue

    119 m · 18 sec · Marsol Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    95 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Basswood Avenue

    928 ft · 37 sec · Basswood Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Demorest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Demorest Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Big Run South Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Big Run South Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alkire Road

    1 km · 1 min · Alkire Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Mound Street

    1360 ft · 36 sec · West Mound Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2836 ft · 44 sec · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Wadsworth, North Royalton

    1511 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Snow Road

    3235 ft · 1 min · Snow Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 54th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 54th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rush Creek and Parma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
116 mi · 78%
Ridge Road
14.9 mi · 10%
Harrisburg Pike
2.69 mi · 2%
Big Run South Road
2.05 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.53 mi · 1%
Demorest Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 12m from Rush Creek
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rush Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rush Creek to Parma?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Rush Creek and 78 miles from Parma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rush Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parma.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rush Creek and Parma. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.41 km).

Rush Creek

#1 Rush Creek

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,104
Coordinates39.8876400, -83.1120300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Parma

#2 Parma

The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population77,558
Coordinates41.4047700, -81.7229100
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Marsol Avenue (-83.112025, 39.887726)
End: West 54th Street (-81.722757, 41.40477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $19.41
Round trip
$38.83
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.41 $38.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.23 $44.46
Premium $4.79 $25.10 $50.20
Diesel $4.30 $22.55 $45.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rush Creek and Parma. The current time is 20:27:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.